Postdoctoral Associate - AI-Powered Athletics

Institution: University of Florida • Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) • Type: Full-Time • Posted: October 14, 2025

About the Role

This interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Associate position focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to enhance athlete performance, health, and research outcomes. The successful candidate will work on projects utilizing UF’s comprehensive research databank on student-athletes, supporting both scientific discovery and athletic excellence through data analysis, visualization, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, analyze, and utilize athletic data to improve team performance and athlete well-being.
• Develop and maintain tools for data curation, visualization, and AI-driven analysis.
• Collaborate with UF researchers and University Athletic Association (UAA) staff.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, NCAA, and UAA privacy and reporting regulations.
• Contribute to scientific publications, reports, and educational initiatives.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Sports Science, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary environments.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience with human subject research and related ethics/regulatory approvals.
• Proficiency in Python and Git/GitHub.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and data analysis methods.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard development (e.g., Streamlit).
• Familiarity with high-performance computing environments.
• Understanding of college or elite-level sports operations.

Pay

$65,000 – $80,000 per year